Ian Bruce became interested in betting in 1987, when he landed a winning Yankee on his first attempt. That stroke of luck (and he admits that's exactly what it was) sparked an interest in understanding the strategies behind successful wagers. Over the years, he has become one of the UK's most prolific writers on betting and gaming, and is best known for his systematic approach to winning. Ian's career in the industry now spans over three decades. His favorite betting method is Dutching because, in his words, "It's the one I win with more often than not."
Get to know Ian Bruce betterKnowing where to bet is all well and good, but if you want to stand a chance of winning over the long term, you also need to know how to bet effectively. The betting guides indexed on this page will give you the low-down on the topics that beginning bettors are most likely to ask us about.
Whether you want to know about the meaning of Best Odds Guaranteed in horse racing, BTTS in football betting or how matched betting works, our betting guides will tell you all you need to know. We’ll even provide tips, where relevant, to help you improve your chances of success.
General Betting Guides
The betting guides in this section cover topics that are relevant to a variety of sports. For example, while BTTS betting markets are most often associated with football betting sites, they can also be found when betting on basketball, hockey, and similar sports. For that reason, our BTTS guide is located in the General section.
Betting Basics
Here are our betting guides on the basics of betting. These are designed to help new bettors get up to speed with some of the most essential concepts.
Betting Odds Explained
What is Evens in Betting?
To Win Outright Meaning
What Does Cash Out Mean?
Bet Types
Many people want to know about specific bet types. In this section, we provide guides that explain how a particular type of betting works, such as matched betting. As well as telling how a bet works, each guide here also provides some hints and tips on how to put it to good use at your favourite online betting sites.
What is BTTS in Betting?
What is an Acca in Betting?
What is Handicap in Betting?
What is a Cover Bet?
Straight Forecast
Combination Forecast
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